strike a blow for

1 They decided to strike a blow for freedom and independence.

他们决定为自由和独立而战.

1 捍卫

stand champion safeguard stick up for

2 拥护

loyalty advocacy allegiance countenance aegis espousal for stay advocate ally espouse stand up for

3 维护某种信念或原则等

strike a blow against strike a blow at

4 支持

support blessing favour endorsement backing countenance aegis pro- pro for behind back second side stay maintain associate encourage bear AID champion align sustain ally rally stake cheer endorse uphold affirm bolster underpin espouse corroborate buttress backstop undergird underprop be there for stand up for in favour in the cause of bat for speak up for stick up for at back throw weight behind in aid of friendly supportive sympathetic sustentation championship umbrella sympathy adhesion espousal sub- adhere promote nourish underlie patronize advance root prop take the part of hold hand stand to on the right side of in sympathy hold with